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Exercise Science & Health Promotion

Exercise Science Degree Requirements

Below is a list of the required courses for a B.S. in HFRR (Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources) with a concentration in Exercise Science. Consult the current George Mason University catalog for descriptions of courses and degree requirements. Students will be cleared for graduation using the degree requirements listed in the catalog year they matriculated into the EXS concentration.

In addition to completion of the EXS core courses, the Exercise Science degree includes completion of all General Education requirements (which must include BIOL 124 & BIOL 125) and 14 credit hours of electives .

[Each course number below is linked to a sample syllabus, which includes a detailed course description. Keep in mind that although the course title, description, and objectives remain constant, other aspects of the course may differ from one semester and/or section to another.]

Exercise Science Required Courses (68 credits)

HEAL 205 Principles of Accident Causation and Prevention 4 credits
HEAL 220 Dimensions of Mental Health 3 credits
HEAL 323 Program Leadership and Evaluation 3 credits
HEAL 330 Nutrition 3 credits
HEAL 350 Interventions for Populations and Communities at Risk 3 credits
HEAL 490 Internship 12 credits
PHED 200 Prof. Dimensions of Health, Rec, and Physical Education 3 credits
PHED 300 Kinesiology 3 credits
PHED 304 Sport, Culture, and Society 3 credits
PHED 365 Measurement and Evaluation of Physical Fitness 3 credits
PHED 410 Social/Psychological Aspects of Health and Fitness 3 credits
PHED 450 Physiology of Exercise 4 credits
PHED 480 Special Topics 3 credits
PRLS 310 Program Planning and Design 3 credits
PRLS 405 Planning, Design, and Maintenance of Leisure Facilities 3 credits
PRLS 410 Administration of RHT Organizations I 3 credits
PRLS 411 Administration of RHT Organizations II 3 credits
PRLS 450 Research Methods 3 credits
PRLS 460 Sport and Recreation Law 3 credits